Starting the nuvaring mid-month
August 19, 2013 12:22 PM Subscribe
Planned parenthood tells me it's okay to start the pill any day of the month, and one should use additional protection for seven days following. Does this apply to nuvaring as well?
Basically, I only started my period nine days ago so I'd rather not wait a month (it's generally more like a month and a half, in my case). The Nuvaring pamphlet only gives guidelines for days 2-5.
Basically, I only started my period nine days ago so I'd rather not wait a month (it's generally more like a month and a half, in my case). The Nuvaring pamphlet only gives guidelines for days 2-5.
Best answer: "How Do I Start the Vaginal Ring?
To find out what day is best for you to start using the ring, talk with your health care provider. Most often, women start using the ring within the first five days after the start of their periods. That way, they are protected against pregnancy right away. That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can insert the vaginal ring as late as the following Monday morning to be protected right away.
If you insert the vaginal ring later than five days after the start of your period, protection will begin after seven days. Use another method of birth control — like a condom or spermicide — if you have vaginal intercourse during the first week of ring use."
Also from Planned Parenthood
posted by chiababe at 12:42 PM on August 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
To find out what day is best for you to start using the ring, talk with your health care provider. Most often, women start using the ring within the first five days after the start of their periods. That way, they are protected against pregnancy right away. That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can insert the vaginal ring as late as the following Monday morning to be protected right away.
If you insert the vaginal ring later than five days after the start of your period, protection will begin after seven days. Use another method of birth control — like a condom or spermicide — if you have vaginal intercourse during the first week of ring use."
Also from Planned Parenthood
posted by chiababe at 12:42 PM on August 19, 2013 [1 favorite]
I think you should be fine, but why not ask your pharmacist or doctor? You're going to need to get a prescription anyway, so it should be a quick question.
posted by rainbowbrite at 12:42 PM on August 19, 2013
posted by rainbowbrite at 12:42 PM on August 19, 2013
IANAD. It's fine to start any time during the month, it'll just take 7 days to become effective. Women are recommended to start around their period in part because it makes it easier for your hormonally-induced "period" of withdrawal bleeding to match up with your regular cycle.
Start it!
posted by c'mon sea legs at 12:53 PM on August 19, 2013
Start it!
posted by c'mon sea legs at 12:53 PM on August 19, 2013
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